Eagles Coach Doug Pederson Tests Positive For COVID-19
Aug 2, 2020, 7:52 PM
Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles watches warm ups before the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Eagles released a statement Sunday night saying Pederson hasn’t experienced any symptoms, is feeling well and under self-quarantine. The team also said any person who was in close contact with Pederson has been notified and will be tested daily.
Per NFL protocols, Pederson can return to the team’s practice facility after waiting 10 days since his first positive test if he remains asymptomatic or at least five days if he has consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart during that five-day span.
At least one other Eagles’ staff member was sent home due to close exposure to Doug Pederson, a source told @Tim_McManus. https://t.co/DPNlzerKYs
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2020
The 52-year-old Pederson is the second NFL head coach known to test positive. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said he had the coronavirus in March.
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Duce Staley will assume head coaching duties in Pederson’s absence.
Doug Pederson will continue to lead the #Eagles virtually, as much as he can, source said. Duce Staley will assume head coaching responsibilities at the NovaCare Complex in Pederson’s absence. https://t.co/98pAIkOTmY
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 3, 2020
